Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking surgeons to join the Specialist Hip & Knee Unit. The successful candidates will have a particular focus on complex hip and knee arthroplasty, including prosthetic joint infection and periprosthetic fractures. Other areas of interest that can be tailored to suit candidates. Demonstrable fellowship training is essential.
A curriculum vitae will be required with the application.
Main duties of the job
This is a full-time post (10 PAs), with on call commitments. The post-holders will agree a detailed job plan including personal and professional objectives with the Clinical Director once in post, but the job plan will involve elective theatre, outpatient sessions and multidisciplinary team meetings. The appointees will be given full support in the form of joint Consultant operating for complex cases, as well as with service development projects, quality improvement projects and appraisal. The successful candidate will be expected to fully contribute to the administrative, governance, teaching and research activities within the department.
About us
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital was founded in 1907 with the amalgamation of London's three specialist orthopaedic hospitals into one single centre of excellence. We can therefore trace our history back to 1838 when the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital was founded. The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust was formed in 1991 as part of the first wave of NHS Trusts. We provide a comprehensive range of neuro-musculoskeletal health care, which is unique within the NHS. There are 240 in-patient beds on the main hospital site at Stanmore, meeting patients' needs of all ages. 20,000 out-patients per annum are seen at the Stanmore site and a further 20,000 patients per annum are seen at our Bolsover Street site in Central London.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Specialist Hip & Knee Unit undertakes all aspects of hip and knee surgery. The Unit regularly receives nationwide referrals for complex problems, including complex primary and revision arthroplasty. It is a national leader on many aspects of hip and knee surgery with unparalleled experience in revision arthroplasty, massive endoprostheses, custom implants, cartilage regeneration, and has helped produce national guidelines on metal-on-metal hip replacements and prosthetic joint infection. There is a close attachment with the Institute of Orthopaedics, University College London.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Specialist Hip & Knee Unit undertakes all aspects of hip and knee surgery. The Unit regularly receives nationwide referrals for complex problems, including complex primary and revision arthroplasty. It is a national leader on many aspects of hip and knee surgery with unparalleled experience in revision arthroplasty, massive endoprostheses, custom implants, cartilage regeneration, and has helped produce national guidelines on metal-on-metal hip replacements and prosthetic joint infection. There is a close attachment with the Institute of Orthopaedics, University College London.
Person Specification
Education, qualification and training
Essential
- Entry on the GMC specialist register with CCT or equivalent
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems within speciality
- Basic medical qualifications - MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- Undertaking research activities
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing and performing complex primary hip replacements in young adults including dysplasia
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems within speciality
- Experience in managing and performing complex primary hip replacements in young adults including dysplasia.
- Experience in lower limb joint reconstruction of the hip and knees A minimum of 1-year dedicated hip and knee arthroplasty fellowship
Desirable
- Teaching qualification or higher degree
Skills
Essential
- Track record of establishing and maintaining good working relationships with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Experience in conflict management and able to motivate colleagues (medical and non-medical)
- Track record of establishing and maintaining good working relationships with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
Desirable
- Experience in effectively delivering training / teaching nursing and medical staff..
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Evidence of understanding the importance of GMC good medical practice and appraisal and revalidation
Desirable
- Consultant role in ensuring patient safety.
Other requirements
Essential
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
- Highly organised, self -motivated, track record of achievement
Person Specification
Education, qualification and training
Essential
- Entry on the GMC specialist register with CCT or equivalent
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems within speciality
- Basic medical qualifications - MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- Undertaking research activities
Experience
Essential
- Experience in managing and performing complex primary hip replacements in young adults including dysplasia
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems within speciality
- Experience in managing and performing complex primary hip replacements in young adults including dysplasia.
- Experience in lower limb joint reconstruction of the hip and knees A minimum of 1-year dedicated hip and knee arthroplasty fellowship
Desirable
- Teaching qualification or higher degree
Skills
Essential
- Track record of establishing and maintaining good working relationships with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
- Experience in conflict management and able to motivate colleagues (medical and non-medical)
- Track record of establishing and maintaining good working relationships with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
Desirable
- Experience in effectively delivering training / teaching nursing and medical staff..
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical governance
- Evidence of understanding the importance of GMC good medical practice and appraisal and revalidation
Desirable
- Consultant role in ensuring patient safety.
Other requirements
Essential
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
- Highly organised, self -motivated, track record of achievement
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital
Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex
London
HA7 4LP
Employer's website
https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
